[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Senior Research Specialist, Mystery Shopping\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\n\nWe are currently seeking a Senior Research Specialist for the Mystery Shopping team in our Westlake Village, CA office.\n\nRequired\n\n* Supervise research operations for syndicated/proprietaryMystery Shopstudies. \n\n* Responsibilities including but not limited to\nproject design, data collection, data processing, analysis, and presentation. \n* Develop/maintain client relationships\nand support associated sales activity. \n* Develop solutions that improve\noperational efficiencies of research studies and enable increased\nscalability.  \n* Successfully use Excel, mTab and SPSS\nfor data analysis and verification.\n* Fully\nsupport/enable Practice to achieve revenue targets. Provide practice with client focused customer\nservice and strategic support.\n\nRequired\n* \nBachelor's\ndegree from a four-year college or university.\n\n* \nMinimum\nof 3 years of experience with\na Market Research supplier.\n\n* \nStrong\nanalytical and written skills essential. \nSPSS\nproficiency a must.\n* \nDemonstrated\nexperience using Excel (macros preferred), PowerPoint (data graph creation),\nand Word (or similar software applications)\n* \nSolid\nmathematical (statistical), analytical and writing skills required. \n\n\n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\n[include other job-specific benefits if appropriate (i.e. work from home, company car, etc...]\n\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-05-17 03:45:05", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28757025/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Senior Research Specialist, Mystery Shopping", "reqid": "24551", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 28757025}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Research Specialist, Media & Marketing\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Research Specialist for the Digital Research team in our Westlake Village, CA office.\n\n\nResponsibilities: \n* \nCoordinate research operations for\nsyndicated and proprietary studies for the Media & Marketing Division. \n\n* \nResponsibilities including but not limited\nto project design, data collection, data processing, analysis, and\npresentation. \n\n* \nOversee\ninternal and external vendor activities including data collection, data\nprocessing and web reporting tool.\n* \nManage\nday-to-day client inquiries, ensuring timely customer service and insight.\n\n* \nDevelop\nmore efficient research operations capabilities while improving quality of deliverables.\n\n* \nProvide\nstrong analytic support to clients. Improve\nanalytical quality of reporting and presentations delivered to clients.\n* \nFully\nsupport/enable Practice to achieve 2012 revenue target. \n\n* \nProvide practice with client focused customer\nservice and strategic support.\n\n\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelor's\ndegree from a four-year college or university.\n* Minimum\nof 2 years experience with\na Market Research supplier. \n* SPSS\nproficiency a must\n* Demonstrated\nexperience using Excel (macros preferred), PowerPoint (data graph creation),\nand Word (or similar software applications)\n* Solid\nmathematical (statistical), analytical and writing skills required. \n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\n[include other job-specific benefits if appropriate (i.e. work from home, company car, etc...]\n\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-05-17 03:45:00", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28757024/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Research Specialist, Media & Marketing", "reqid": "24832", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 28757024}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Research Associate, Mystery Shopping\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Research Associate for our Mystery Shopping Group in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nKey Goals of Position:\n* Successfully support day-to-day research activities for Mystery Shopping studies. \n* Coordinate internal and external vendor activities including data collection, data processing and web reporting tool.\n* Respond to day-to-day client inquiries, ensuring timely customer service and insight. \n* Support the development of more efficient research operations capabilities while improving quality of deliverables. \n* Provide strong analytic support. Improve analytical quality of reporting and presentations delivered to clients.\n* Assist product group in achieving 2012 revenue target. \n* Provide client focused customer service and strategic support.\nEducation/Experience Required:\n* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.\n* 1 year of relevant work experience/internship desired.\n* SPSS proficiency is a plus\n* Demonstrated experience using Excel (macros preferred), PowerPoint (data graph creation), and Word (or similar software applications)\n* Solid mathematical (statistical), analytical and writing skills required. \n\n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\nMedical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\nMany work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.Education/Experience Required:\n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-05-16 06:00:47", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28727294/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Research Associate, Mystery Shopping", "reqid": "24552", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 28727294}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Sales Account Manager (Client Development Associate) S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Financial, San Francisco\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\nS&P Capital IQ, a division of McGraw-Hill Financial (MHF), is currently searching for Sales Professionals to join our team, build an exciting career with us and support our growth trajectory. The Client Development Associate (CDA) is primarily responsible for managing existing accounts, delivering a positive overall client experience and supporting account growth and new business development. Other responsibilities include mentoring new team members and communicating the overall value proposition of McGraw-Hill Financial.\n\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n\n* Deliver client training on-site and via WebEx - Training on product functionality specific to user job function\n* Work and coordinate closely with Sales team - Assist with planning client visits, seminars and conferences\n* Provide training on product enhancements/upgrades/new releases\n* Monitor product usage to identify training needs and ensure client retention\n* Contribute to the achievement of sales goals for the assigned sales team and retention of revenue\n* Assist with research for call preparation - includes spend reports, user status, contact backgrounds, organization background, presentation material\n* Identify and communicate referral business throughout MHF and McGraw-Hill. Identify up-sell opportunities\n* Contribute to the development of product documentation\n* Pass certification on 100% of product/ service offering\n* Participate in MHF sponsored events and conferences and organize client visits associated with those conferences\n* Utilize CRM to log client interactions\n\n**This position is based in San Francisco**\n* 1-2 years of Financial Services experience, e.g. Banking Analyst Rotation or Sales Program preferred\n* Demonstrates understanding of the industries in which MHF operates and can effectively communicate the value of MHF's product offering within these industries.\n* Demonstrates skills in maintaining strong relationships with client organizations, addressing their needs, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.\n* Demonstrates sound understanding of financial concepts and principles as it relates to clients objectives, and business needs.\n* Completed formal training program culminating in a certification on applicable services/solutions and have applied those skills in an active role as member of sales team for a minimum of 12 months, a plus in qualification\n* Successfully completed formal introductory course in consultative selling, account/territory planning and cold calling, a plus in qualification\n\nAdditional Qualifications\n\n\nTechnical Skills\n\n* Extensive knowledge of PC software, internet programs and PC systems, including standard operating systems to support metrics that track performance and support clients and Microsoft Office Suite \n* Experience using sales/client CRM systems.\n* Understand the tools and data utilized in the standard workflow of the end user. Example of end users: Head of back office operations/Traders/ Equity and Credit Analysts/ Equity and Credit Portfolio Managers/ Risk Management/ Investment Bankers/ Retail Financial Advisors. \n\nLeadership & Management Skills\n\n* Embrace our learning culture proactively.\n* Mentor new members of the team.\n* Identify situations where we can more effectively serve our clients and put forward recommendations to execute on those ideas.\n* Take leadership role in projects where your skill set will add value and/or develop your knowledgebase.\n\n\nAbout the Company\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-05-16 05:59:53", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28727237/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sales Account Manager (Client Development Associate) S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Financial, San Francisco", "reqid": "24251", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 28727237}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Orange", "description": "Title: Manager - Automotive Retail\nLocation: US-CA-Orange\nJ.D. Power and Associates is currently seeking a Manager to join their Automotive Retail team. The key goals for this position are:\n* Timely and effective execution of project requirements\n* Build and maintain relationships with key clients for ongoing business development\n* Analysis of industry, market and client-specific data related to the automotive retail processes\n* Assistance with proposals and business development activities  \nResponsibilities: \n\nProject Management and Execution\n* Manage and execute retail automotive projects including resource planning, budgeting, and managing client expectations\n* Communicate project updates to clients\n* Recommend improved approaches to project design\n* Ensure that project delivery exceeds client expectations and meets pre-determined project budgets\n* Review and analyze data to provide actionable insights\nBusiness Development / Product Development\n* Build and maintain client relationships\n* Support communications with account team and adjacent JDPA practice areas (PIN, Quality, Media)\n* Recommend new products and support development of product plans\nInternal Operations Management\n* Develop budgets, execute forecasts, and hold P&L responsibility for area of responsibility\n* Manage direct reports including resource development\n* Support skill development of team members (project management, financial management)\nRequired:\n* Six years of automotive retail or auto OEM work experience preferred\n* Bachelors Degree Required\n* Strong project management skills\n* Strong analytical skills\n* Strong communication and organizational skills\n* Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.  \nPreferred:\n\nKnowledge of SPSS and mTab a plus\n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. \n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-05-15 05:21:41", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28694838/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Manager - Automotive Retail", "reqid": "24654", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Orange, CA", "uid": 28694838}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Editorial Intern ( World Languages)\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\nMcGraw-Hill Higher Educationhas an exciting opportunity for anEditorial Internin World Languages. This opportunity is located inSan Francisco, CA. \n\nResponsibilities: \n\n\u2022 Assist in the market development activities for key revisions and first editions in Spanish.\n\u2022 Work with and support the World Languages editorial team as they develop and launch Connect Tu mundo; a web-based assignment and assessment platform for this key title in the introductory Spanish course. Areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:\no Assignment Builder content (EZT Connect)\no Active Learning Environments (ALEs)\no LearnSmart\n\u2022 Work with and support the World Languages editorial team on other titles in Spanish, French, German, and Chinese, as assigned.\n\u2022 Determine selection of properly qualified review panels, contact reviewers to secure commitment, commission reviews, create questionnaires, manage schedules, process honoraria, and create and maintain review data files. Analyze and evaluate reviews and develop synopses.\n\u2022 Monitor flow of information among the Publishing Team, management, marketing, sales, production, design, and other functional areas.\n\u2022 Prepare and submit turnover packets and work in tandem with project managers, development editors, and others to ensure timely publications.\n\u2022 Ensure manuscripts are ready for production (e.g., checking final manuscript format against guidelines, checking page counts and art grids, verifying permissions are complete, etc.). If necessary, obtain permissions (e.g., written permissions, figures, cartoons, etc.) or advise author or freelancer.\n\u2022 Perform office support duties: submit invoices, order supplies, monitor supply budget, update databases to ensure data accuracy, maintain project files, send mail and manage postage budget.\n\n\u2022 Completed Freshman year\n\u2022 Student with major or minor concentration in a foreign language, preferably Spanish\n\u2022 Strong analytical and critical thinking skills\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)\n\u2022 Excellent organization skills\n\u2022 Proficient in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer/Firefox \n\nAbout the Company\nMcGraw-Hill Higher Education(MHHE) is a part of McGraw-Hill Education. MHHE is a leading technological innovator, as well as a provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market. Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields.\n\nMcGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-05-11 05:02:08", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28628078/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Editorial Intern ( World Languages)", "reqid": "24710", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 28628078}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Research Scientist (Project Status)\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nCTB, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an exceptional opportunity for a Research Scientist (Psychometrician) at our headquarters in Monterey , CA , however we will also consider remote locations.\n\n\nThis position is responsible for developing general strategies and plans for technical research related to CTB\u2019s products and contracts. This responsibility includes designing innovative procedures to meet new technical requirements and recommending improvements in existing procedures. This position serves as a senior psychometric and technical consultant to other staff. This position conducts and/or supervises others in conducting these studies, and in producing reports and professional papers.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Develop research programs in needed areas to assure the technical quality of CTB\u2019s tests and to meet new technical needs. \n* Design and carry out research studies. Develop appropriate research methodologies, develop budgets and schedules, identify appropriate data collection and analysis strategies, and provide proper interpretation and reporting of results.\n* Provide technical advice to customers, test development staff, marketing, and upper-level management.\n* Design improvements in standard technical studies in scaling, equating, test reliability, and test validity.\n* Write research papers for internal use, for presentation at professional meetings, and for professional journals.\n* Be apprised of new research methodologies and technical advances described in current literature. Carry out leadership roles in professional organizations.\n* Requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in psychometrics, educational measurement, statistics or a related field.\n* At least five years post\u2014degree experience in educational measurement or testing.\n* Advanced knowledge in Psychometrics (including validity, reliability, item analysis, IRT, scaling and equating, etc).\n* Advanced proficiency in statistical knowledge and application understanding.\n* Expert proficiency in data analysis and programming (must have the ability to apply and understand/interpret basic statistics and statistical/measurement procedures).\n* Technical writing (with minimal oversight) required at an expert level.\n* Excellent proficiency in written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to plan, direct, and deliver presentations.\n* Excellent proficiency in interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.\n* Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, the Internet and Outlook.\n* Ability to solve complex conceptual problems; and implement problem solutions proactively.\n* Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.\n* Established connections with educational professionals and organizations is required\n* Must possess strong customer-relations skills and demonstrated ability to foster positive, long-term internal and external customer relationships and foster competitive advantages.\nPreferred:\n\n* SAS programming knowledge preferred\n\nAbout the Company\nCTBis a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement.\n\nMcGraw-Hill Education,a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages.\n\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-05-09 04:50:04", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28567711/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Research Scientist (Project Status)", "reqid": "24666", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 28567711}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Statistician\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nThe Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates, is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team in Westlake Village, CA. Our team of statisticians leverages near-real-time point-of-sale information to bring unparalleled transparency to the automotive industry. In collaboration with data, IT, modeling, and consulting teams, our statisticians work across the industry to provide information and insights that guide multi-billion-dollar decisions. Our ideal candidate will possess moderate-to-strong SAS skills as well as knowledge of multiple programming languages, data management capability, analytical prowess, dedication, and attention to detail. \n\nResponsibilities: \n* Support production of existing analytics deliverables (i.e., share/sales, incentive spending, conquest/loyalty, etc\u2026) using existing platforms and methodology (SAS, SQL)\n* Monitor quality of data for use in downstream applications\n* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of current deliverables, work across the team to implement revised processes and methodology\n* \nSupport ad-hoc analysis and new business development opportunities as necessary\n\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelors degree with 3 years* relevant experience in statistics or related fields (such as mathematics, econometrics or physics). Masters degree preferred.\n* Programming background and experience in processing large and complex datasets(e.g., longitudinal data, transaction data)\n* Moderate experience in SAS programming and familiarity with multiple programming languages preferred\n* Ability to conceive and implement straightforward programming solutions to complicated business questions\n* Excellent communication skills and strong sense of teamwork\n*A combination of an advanced degree and work experience will be considered in lieu of the minimum 3 years of work experience \n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-05-08 04:35:15", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28499925/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Statistician", "reqid": "24555", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 28499925}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Chief Statistician\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nCTB/McGraw-Hill has an outstanding opportunity for a Chief Statistician in our Research and Psychometric Services department in Monterey, CA. In a company with a passion for providing essential information in the development of human potential, you will provide leadership in the statistical methods at the foundation of our practice and at the forefront of our professional field.\n\nThe Chief Statistician is responsible for conducting and publishing leading statistical research, providing direction and guidance in the development and evolution of CTB\u2019s statistical and psychometric methods, mentoring junior members of the professional staff, and contributing to the strategic direction of the company\u2019s analytical practices.\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n* Provide conceptual and technical leadership in statistics and measurement to the research department, upper level management, and the professional field.\n* Design and carry out mathematical, statistical, and/or psychometric research studies\n* Implement appropriate data collection and analysis procedures, provide proper interpretation, and report results\n* Author technical research papers for internal use, for presentation at professional meetings, and for publication in professional journals\n* Keep apprised of new research methodologies and technical advances; contribute to the advancement of the broader technical profession\n* Understand big picture of work purpose and processes\nProvide technical advice to research, test development, and other company staff members and executives\n* Manage multiple responsibilities and research projects concurrently\n* Ph.D. in mathematical or applied statistics, or closely related field\n* Distinguished record of post-degree professional experience (7 years minimum), with increasing responsibilities, record of high quality, influential scholarship\n* Proven ability to solve complex technical (mathematical and statistical) problems with mastery of both theoretical frameworks and practical dimensions\n* Extensive experience conducting applied statistical research in educational, psychological and/or behavioral measurement, large scale assessment\n* Demonstrated record of professional collaboration and teamwork, including multi-disciplinary research and development\n* Strong mastery of numerical methods, statistical estimation algorithms, Bayesian statistics, and statistical software development\n* Extensive experience with item response theory models, test scaling and equating, cognitive diagnosis, optimization methods, artificial intelligence and/or machine learning preferred.\n* Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing about technical concepts and the results of research.\n\nCTB, is a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement. \n\nMcGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65\nlanguages.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By\nworking together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate\nindividual.\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-05-05 04:15:17", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28462883/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Chief Statistician", "reqid": "24680", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 28462883}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Analytical Support Unit Coordinator\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\nStandard & Poor's is the world's premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two-dozen countries, S&P is valued by investors and financial decision-makers everywhere for its analytical independence, market expertise and thought leadership. For 150 years Standard & Poor's has been an integral part of the global economic infrastructure. Its operations provide essential information to nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed to make informed investment decisions.    \nAnalytical Support Unit (ASU) Coordinator - San Francisco\nUS Public Finance processes over 17,000 rating actions in a year. These actions are released within a short timeframe, thus the ASU Coordinator is critical for gathering rating action information and ensuring accurate setup. \nThe ASU Coordinator\u2019s role is to assist the analytical team with administrative tasks throughout the rating process and support analysts\u2019 compliance with required processes and procedures. In addition, the ASU Coordinator collects, verifies and enters various corporate or technical data in CORE/Workflow Manager and other databases,\nMain responsibilities:\n\u2022 Work as a team to support timely rating action processing; Monitor rating requests, create and/or populate WFM jobs, and generate high quality rating letters.\n\u2022 Support the error correction process by receiving error correction requests, creating templates, initiating jobs in WFM and ensuring proper signoff.\n\u2022 Serve as the Records Management and Ratings Document Repository (RDR) experts for the business. Produce and distribute bi-weekly metric tracking of Official Business Records (OBR) upload for RPM jobs; Proactively manage compliance by alerting analysts to pending due dates and proactively address potential non-compliant activity of OBR upload for RPM jobs. Support ongoing records management activities, tracking and compliance. Conduct scanning, printing, filing and archiving as required\n\u2022 Work with analysts to address any problems identified by Quality and provide feedback to Quality regarding implementation and practical considerations of policy compliance. Support information gathering for audits / reviews as required. Participate on other ad-hoc projects related to quality/compliance/audit matters. Support documentation of all compliance, policies and procedure related training.\n\u2022 Provide back-up to all other ASU coordinators whenever needed\n\u2022 Attend all compliance, policies and procedure related trainings\n\u2022 Support ad hoc analytical activity, such as e-Ratings\n\u2022 Assist analyst in Issuer correspondence as needed\n\u2022 The ASU Specialist should well-organized and detail-oriented.\n\u2022 They should have strong verbal and written communication skills with a particular focus on customer service orientation; they should be assertive in order to ensure compliance\n\u2022 The ability to effectively prioritize is a key competency required from the ASU Specialist\n\u2022 Prior exposure to an analytical environment and an understanding of the rating process is required\n\u2022 Solid, demonstrable administration support experience required\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Administrative Support", "date_new": "2012-05-04 04:26:00", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28426870/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Analytical Support Unit Coordinator", "reqid": "24559", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 28426870}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Senior Program Manager\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nWe currently have an outstanding opportunity for aSeniorProgram Manager.  This position can be based in eitherMonterey, CA or Remote locations, and is responsible for managing one or multiple complex custom and/or shelf programs. \n\nSpecifically you will have profit and loss responsibility for assigned program(s) and within CTB's matrix structure,you will plan and control all program events to meet required timelines, monitor and control program costs to complete programs within budget, and ensure deliverable quality. You are also responsible for growing business through the generation of winning/workable solutions and proposals, delivery of high performance solutions and services, expansion of existing accounts, and effective management of relationships. Lastly you are responsible for participating in process improvement initiatives, including policy and procedure creation, strategic and operational planning, and other related activities.\n\nResponsibilities: \n\n* Relationship Management\n* Financial Management\n* Performance Management\n* Quality Management\n* Contract Management\n* Conflict Resolution\n* Talent Management\nRequired:\n* Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.\n* Six years experience working in a program management environment with demonstrated experience in planning, program and financial oversight, customer relationship management, and negotiations; 4 years of which working as a Program Manager supporting multiple, non-standard contracts or programs.\n* Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams.\n* Experience in risk management and conflict resolution.\n* Six years experience with schedule and budget management.\n* Must have excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills\n* Must have demonstrated experience in presenting to senior management and customers.\n* Must be highly organized, self directed, and able to direct multiple projects and people simultaneously. \n* Contract negotiation experience.\nPreferred:\n\n* Previous experience in business development role.\n* Previous experience managing the staffing and performance of direct reports.\n* Prior experience managing large scale assessment program.\n* Knowledge of Common Core Assessment Consortia. \nAbout the Company\nCTBis a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement.\n\nMcGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. \n\nWe createdPlanet Turtle, a K-3 social network for children and our award winning product,Acuity\u00ae InFormative Assessment\u2122, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today.\n\nBe a part of the exciting developments that are bringing knowledge and technology together and help us create a smarter, better world. McGraw-Hill Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Program Management", "date_new": "2012-05-01 04:22:54", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28289812/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Senior Program Manager", "reqid": "24569", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 28289812}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Orange", "description": "Title: Director, Certification and Performance Improvement\nLocation: US-CA-Orange\nWe are currently seeking a Director of Certification and Performance Improvement.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Support client/prospect engagement and proposal development efforts to help close the maximum amount of contact center-related business\n* \nManage and deliver contact center engagements for timely and effective execution of project requirements (Call Center program, Assessment and Performance Improvement engagements)\n\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelors Degree required / Master\u2019s Degree in Business, IT or Engineering a plus\n* Specific and in-depth customer care/sales/technical support management experience in contact center\n* Strong analytical skills / experience in linking VOC research with improving customer service in targeted industries\n* Root cause analysis expertise preferred\n* Six sigma designation a major plus\n* Experience in both B2B and B2C environments / people / process improvements a plus\n* Minimum eight years experience\n* Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills\n* Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word\nJob Considerations:\n* Travel between 30-50%\n* Flexible work-time\n* Large work volume, fast pace, multi-task\n* Self motivation and self starter\nOpportunity and Environment:\n* Tremendous opportunity for learning and development\n* Exposure to high level client contact\n* Excellent platform for growth and advancement\n* \nSuperior team environment and fun \nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-27 04:07:12", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28226219/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Director, Certification and Performance Improvement", "reqid": "24100", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Orange, CA", "uid": 28226219}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Orange", "description": "Title: Director, Automotive Retail\nLocation: US-CA-Orange\nWe are currently seeking a Director of Automotive Retail in Orange, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Provide direction and thought leadership for development and execution of new products and continued enhancement of syndicated and proprietary studies\n* Provide analysis and recommendations into retail measurement initiatives and syndicated retail studies\n* Manage consulting and larger proprietary projects and teams for timely and effective execution of project deliverables\n* Lead business and proposal development efforts\n* \nBuild and maintain relationships with key clients for ongoing business development\n\nRequired:\n\n* Ten years of automotive retail or auto OEM work experience, with emphasis on dealership sales and service operations experience, including Internet and CRM\n* Bachelors Degree Required / Master\u2019s Degree in Business or Engineering a plus\n* Process consulting experience a plus\n* Experience with managing a team of resources\n* Expert communication and organizational skills\n* Expert presentation skills\n* Strong analytical skills\n* \nComputer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-27 04:06:45", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28226217/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Director, Automotive Retail", "reqid": "24043", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Orange, CA", "uid": 28226217}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Diego", "description": "Title: Sales Representative K12 - Orange County, CA\nLocation: US-CA-San Diego\nOther Locations: US-CA-Orange\nThe School Education Group , a division of McGraw-Hill Education and the leading provider of print and digital educational materials for Grades PreK-12, is looking for aSales Representativeto market a variety of instructional materials to schools in Orange County, CA for grades K-12. Our Sales Representatives are home based and are responsible for driving both print and digital product sales within an assigned territory.\n\nHere is what our high achievers do every day:\n* Attain and surpass sales goal and build customer relationships to maintain and expand market penetration\n* Create and execute marketing and strategic territory plans, with excellent organization and follow-through\n* Conduct successful sales presentations and conduct and coordinate in-service presentations\n* Understands how the business makes money and be able to negotiate and manage customer free with order expectations in a market that is in transition\n* Proficiently use and adapt to multiple software, platforms and devices\n* Learn independently; conduct research, synthesize and apply information from a variety of resources\n* Manage company resources, including the company-provided vehicle, company credit card and home office and computer equipment\n\nWe offer a competitive salary, uncapped bonus, a company car, paid expenses, in addition to top-notch benefits. We provide Sales Representatives the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement at a company that is a recognizable leader in all industries it represents.\n\n\n\n* High Achiever with a proven track record of success\n* Excellent presentation skills with the ability to navigate seamlessly through various online applications\n* Bachelor's degree\n* 2 years of experience in teaching, sales or marketing\n* Microsoft software skills: Outlook and Power Point, Word , Excel (intermediate)\n* Travel up to 75% of the time, with frequent overnight stays\n* Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis\n\nThe School Education Groupis a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for K-12 education markets. We offer traditional and digital instructional, assessment, reference content and tools for teachers and students that address critical areas in primary and secondary education. We are focused on improving student learning outcomes while promoting digital innovation.\n\nThe mission of The McGraw-Hill Companies is to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-04-23 04:33:55", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28071798/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sales Representative K12 - Orange County, CA", "reqid": "24441", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Diego, CA", "uid": 28071798}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Sales Professional- California Bay Area/East Bay\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\nOther Locations: US-CA-San Leandro, US-CA-Hayward, US-CA-Emeryville, US-CA-Walnut Creek\nHIGHER EDUCATION SALES PROFESSIONALS\n\nDO MORE\n\nMcGraw-Hill Higher Education, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools focused on improving student learning outcomes, McGraw-Hill Higher Education empowers and prepares professionals and students to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy.\n\nWe have multiple sales opportunities throughout the U.S. supporting our Higher Education division. Our Sales Representatives are home based and are responsible for driving both print and digital product sales within an assigned territory. Sales Representatives engage their faculty customers as well as develop relationships with college bookstores.\n\nWe currently have an opportunity for the California Bay Area/East Bay territory supporting the Science, Engineering & Mathematics Group (SEM). \n\nHere is what our high achievers do every day:\n* Grow the business and maximize the sales of higher education solutions\n* Build strong relationships with professors, faculty and administrators - become their go-to person for higher education content and continuously identify new publishing opportunities \n* Visit college bookstores and develop relationships with employees\n* Work with Editorial and Marketing departments to leverage products and develop new sales tools\n* Deliver sales presentations to small and large groups\n* Work with Sales Managers to insure alignment with sales strategy\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and uncapped bonus, a company car, and paid expenses, in addition to top-notch benefits. We provide Sales Representatives the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement at a company that is a recognized global leader.\n\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\n\n* \nHigh Achiever with a proven track record of success\n* \nWinning attitude\n* \nStrong digital skills and aptitude\n* \nExcellent presentation skills\n* \nStrong aptitude for sales\n* \nGreat interpersonal skills\n* \nSelf motivated\n* \nEntrepreneurial spirit\n* \nBachelor\u2019s degree\n* \nExcellent communication skills\n\n\nThe mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-04-23 04:32:50", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28071794/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sales Professional- California Bay Area/East Bay", "reqid": "24444", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 28071794}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Manager, Licensing\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Corporate Communications Manager in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \nManage J.D. Power and Associates ad claims review process, including supporting licensing activities, client services and sales of selected ad claims, Special Power Reports, client microsites, duplicate trophies and award-related merchandise in conjunction with licensing sales directors.\n\n* Under direction of sales directors, responsible for sales of\nsyndicated license agreements in selected industries, including utilities and\nother industries as directed.\n* Sell branded products, including Special Power Reports and\nMicrosites, duplicate trophies and award-related merchandise with minimal\ndirection.\n* Build and maintain client relationships with marketing, PR\nand advertising agency personnel.\n* Prepares sales presentations with mockups and examples of\nuse to support sales of awards and other branded products.\n* \nManages the day-to-day ad claims review process with\nsyndicated award recipients by ensuring clients receive timely response to\ninquiries.\n* \nCoordinates the review and approval process with client\nmarketing departments and advertising agencies with strict adherence to JDPA\nguidelines, timing and quality control procedures.\n\nRequired:\n\n* 4 year college degree in Marketing, Journalism or Communications\n* 5-7 years marketing, advertising or communications experience\n* Experience with working directly with clients in marketing and advertising agency roles is required \n* Must be highly motivated and have strong attention to detail\n* Proven ability to work and deliver high quality results with a sense of urgency is essential\n* Ability to explain company guidelines and policies in a client-friendly manner and provide alternatives and options\n* \nProficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; FileMaker Pro and Salesforce.com a plus)\n* \n\nThis position has a direct impact on the J.D. Power and Associates brand in the marketplace. Strict attention to detail is essential to success in this position, as is willingness to uphold strict quality standards, comply with extremely tight deadlines and ability to multi-task. \nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-20 04:44:57", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28027287/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Manager, Licensing", "reqid": "24419", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 28027287}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Business Analyst - Technical Requirements\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nOther Locations: US-CO-Centennial (Englewood), US-NY-New York\n* \n\nDo you have a keen eye for detail?  Are you skilled at effectively collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and all project stake holders to gather requirements? Can you translate information to be clear and usable by all? CTB, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst (Technology Requirements Engineer). Position will be based at one of CTB\u2019s site locations in CA, CO, or NY.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nYou will research, develop, and document detailed software requirements and business rules for CTB assessment systems and products. You will ensure that detailed functional requirements are sufficient to derive technical specifications for software applications that will satisfy customer requirements. With active collaboration with the Program Office, Product Managers, external customers, internal operations and other technology groups, you will create and validate requirements documentation.  \n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n* \nDecompose high-level business and user requirements into functional and non-functional technology requirements\n* \nPerform requirements analysis and documentation on less complex projects\n* \nWork with report designers, off-shore resources and other support staff to create detailed and accurate specifications for report mockups, file formats, data maps and other related electronic deliverables\n* \nMonitors requirements issues and risks for key projects and drives the team towards solution\n* \nCommunicate with PMO and/or customers as needed to clarify technical requirements, layouts and specifications and ensure documents are clear, concise, accurate and reflect contract requirements\n* \nObtain approval for baseline requirements document, and manage changes through effective application of change control processes and tools\n* \nReview test plans, and other technical deliverables as required ensuring adherence to customer requirements      \n\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n* \nBachelor's degree required, preferably in the Information Technology field or equivalent work experience \n* \nDemonstrated experience building functional requirements and utilizing business process flowcharting tools and use cases\n* \nEffective communication, both verbal and written, with project stake holders and internal/external customers \n* \nDemonstrated ability to build effective teams\n* \nProven track record of meeting schedule and budget expectations\n* \nFamiliar with various requirements methodologies, documentation standards, and software development processes\n* \nHigh organizational skills, self-direction; excellent ability to perform multiple tasks, attentive to details and proven customer satisfaction\n* \nAbility to work on multiple assignments simultaneously\n* \nAbility to meet critical deadlines in a high pressure environment\n\nCTB, is a leading global provider of full-service educational assessment and reporting products for PreK-12, adult education, and statewide testing programs guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement. \n\nMcGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. \nWe createdPlanet Turtle, a K-5 social network for children. Our award winning product,Acuity\u00ae InFormative Assessment\u2122, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" />U.S.employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Systems/Technology", "date_new": "2012-04-18 05:38:27", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27973418/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Business Analyst - Technical Requirements", "reqid": "24227", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 27973418}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Client Development Specialist I (Sales AssociateI ) S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Financial (San Francisco)\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\nS&P Capital IQ, a division of McGraw-Hill Financial (MHF), is currently searching for Sales Professionals to join our team, build an exciting career with us and support our growth trajectory. The Sales Associate will develop the Sales Strategy plan that addresses how to meet goals, identify opportunities and risk with tactical plan to execute. The individual will also provide continual feedback to McGraw-Hill Financial management on market/client trends, competition and product feedback.\n\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n* Focus on managing, prospecting and selling to larger and more complex clients and prospects.\n* Execute sales strategy collaborating globally (if applicable) with sales members, client service, product management, operations, technology, legal to optimize product and service delivery.\n* Communicate regularly with team members, senior sales management, and all MHF business units regarding client activity, results, competitive information, and market trends.\n* Cross-sell MHF offerings, exchanging intelligence on established and prospective accounts with other team members inside and outside the business unit.\n*This position is based in our San Francisco office.*\n* 3- 5 years relevant experience in financial services industry related directly or indirectly to software, analytics and data direct sales with a proven track record in consultative sales. Experience must include managing top tier buy and sell side accounts and developing relationships at the middle management level across client organizations.\n* Knowledge of financial data, analytics and research across asset class.\n* Ability to work across functional lines including Client Services, Operations, Technology and Product Management to resolve client issues and drive development of services that meet stated client needs.\n\n\nAdditional Qualifications\n\nTechnical Skills\n* Knowledge of feed and delivery formats for utilizing data in desktop and enterprise solutions. Understanding what feed and delivery formats will work to meet client needs. Example:\n* Feed formats- XBRL/ XML/ HTML/ ASCII etc\u2026 \n* Delivery- Bulk or portfolio delivery. Utilization of API, excel plugin, SDK , or FTP\n\n\nLeadership & Management Skills\n* Act as mentor for new members of the team.\n* Recognize situations where we can more effectively serve our clients and put forward recommendations to execute on those ideas.\n* Take leadership role in projects where you skill set will add value and/or develop your knowledgebase.\n* Act as a role model for the team. Share best practices and coach others in constructive positive manner.\n* Ability to multi task and be flexible. Reevaluate regularly. Always be prioritizing activity that will best meet client and revenue goals.\n\n\nAbout the Company\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Customer Service", "date_new": "2012-04-12 09:12:23", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27839085/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Client Development Specialist I (Sales AssociateI ) S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Financial (San Francisco)", "reqid": "24131", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 27839085}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Jose", "description": "Title: Sales Professional - San Jose, CA\nLocation: US-CA-San Jose\n\n\nHIGHER EDUCATION SALES PROFESSIONALS<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nDO MORE\n\nMcGraw-Hill Higher Education, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools focused on improving student learning outcomes, McGraw-Hill Higher Education empowers and prepares professionals and students to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy.\n\nWe have multiple sales opportunities throughout the<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" />U.S.supporting our Higher Education division. Our Sales Representatives are home based and are responsible for driving both print and digital product sales within an assigned territory. Sales Representatives engage their faculty customers as well as develop relationships with college bookstores.\n\nWe currently have an opportunity in theSan Francisco, Bay Areasupporting Humanities, Social Sciences & Languages Group (HSSL).\n\nHere is what our high achievers do every day:\n\n* Grow the business and maximize the sales of higher education textbooks and digital products\n* Build strong relationships with professors, faculty and administrators - become their go-to person for higher education content and continuously identify new publishing opportunities\n* Visit college bookstores and develop relationships with employees\n* Work with Editorial and Marketing departments to leverage products and develop new sales tools\n* Deliver sales presentations to small and large groups\n* Work with Sales Managers to insure alignment with sales strategy\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and uncapped bonus, a company car, paid expenses, in addition to top-notch benefits. We provide Sales Representatives the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement at a company that is a recognizable leader in all industries it represents.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\n* High Achiever with a proven track record of success\n* Excellent presentation skills\n* Strong aptitude for sales\n* Great interpersonal skills\n* Self motivated\n* Entrepreneurial spirit\n* Bachelor\u2019s degree\n* Excellent communication skills\n\nThe mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:42:24", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725261/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sales Professional - San Jose, CA", "reqid": "23816", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Jose, CA", "uid": 27725261}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Financial Systems Analyst - SQL Developer\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nWe currently have an outstanding opportunity for aFinancial Systems Analystto be based inMonterey, CA.\n\nUsing your SQL development skills this position will be responsible for the development and documentation of various financial information systems, focusing on highly scalable and user-friendly web-enabled solutions. This position is also responsible for ensuring compatibility with existing financial systems, recommending and implementing improvements to various complex and inter-related financial processes including Proportional Performance Method accounting for and financial analysis of CTB Custom Contracts.\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n\n* Analyzes needs, gains thorough understanding of how needs relate to current/planned financial operations processes, current/planned Accounting rules, audit and SOX compliance requirements; leveraging this analysis, determines relevant current//future process flow ramifications, programming, equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated utilities and/or systems; develops, implements, and documents solutions.\n* Designs, develops, programs, installs, implements, conducts research for,  internal financial data processing systems and utilities with focus on employing Web-enabled, user-friendly, and highly scalable technology whenever possible\n* Establish system parameters and formats as necessary for data systems and utilities developed in above two primary accountabilities.\n* Make programming changes as required in order to adapt or enhance existing systems or new programs and/or utilities, also ensuring hardware/software compatibility; recommend/request/coordinate, and ensure programming changes required to be made by Technology or GO&I are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.\n* Advises on new techniques and estimated costs associated with new or revised programs and utilities, taking into consideration personnel, time, and hardware requirements; performs cost-benefit, trade-off, compliance, and/or risk analyses as necessary.\n* Develops general and detailed documentation and communication drafts describing system process flows, system specifications and operating instructions, working with high level internal and/or corporate Technology, Finance and Accounting management as necessary.\n* Through technical and financial processes knowledge, leads recommendations for systems and process decision-making by Operational Finance Manager, Director, and CFO; provides direction to FSA-I in revising existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage. \n* BS/BA degree in Computer Science preferred with proven experience in Finance/Accounting environment, or equivalent work experience; or BS/BA in Finance or Accounting with proven experience in financial systems, programming, and custom software solutions.\n* Two years experience working with relational databases and SQL required.\n* Advanced proficiency in the following programming languages: C , C# (C sharp), VB (Visual Basic ), (Active Server Page -a web-scripting interface by Microsoft), .ADO (ActiveX Data Object - used in conjunction with a high-level language such asVBor C# in anASPenvironment, NET (Dot Net - used in conjunction with a high-level language such asVBor C#). \n* Experience working as a systems administrator in a finance environment is a plus.\n* \nSoftware: \n* \n* Advanced level MS Excel proficiency, with skills including building automated database links, audit-worthy security parameters, and automated Six Sigma charting (such as Pareto charts) into spreadsheets required\n* Expert proficiency on Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Microsoft Access required\n* Advanced MS Visio proficiency, coupled with expert ability to document both business processes and financial systems processes required.\n* Experience in an SQL, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Lawson environment a plus.\n* Must have excellent communication skills and effective follow-up procedures to analyze and produce information in a timely manner.\n* Proven ability to make clear improvement recommendations to senior management with the ability to manage the implementation of recommended improvements.\n* Proven ability to quickly recognize the usefulness of, learn, and ultimately exploit new hardware and/or software technology to improve business processes and/or profitability.\n* Capable of working independently, as well as cooperatively with others.\n* Advanced communication and presentation skills both oral and written.\n* Outstanding organizational and time management skills.\n* Demonstrated success in prioritizing and handling multiple comprehensive tasks simultaneously required.\n* 1-3 years Project Management experience.\n* Must have proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including financial data and personnel-related data.\n* Ability to travel 5-10% of time, if necessary.\nMcGraw-Hill Education is leading the charge by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. CTB/McGraw-Hill has introduced the award-winningAcuity\u00ae InFormative Assessment\u2122 solution that provides interim and benchmark assessments to states, districts, and schools to help them improve student achievement. Now is the time to join our team of innovators and continue the drive to change our world and create our next generation of educational tools! For additional information about CTB please go tohttp://www.ctb.com/.\n\nCTB/McGraw-Hill is unique, moving Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph foundhere.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Accounting/Finance", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:42:04", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725205/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Financial Systems Analyst - SQL Developer", "reqid": "24077", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 27725205}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Principal Assessment Editor - Mathematics\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nWe currently have an outstanding opportunity for aPrincipal Assessment Editor - Mathematicsin Monterey, CA. We will also consider remote arrangements.\n\nThis role will contribute to the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of complex assessment contracts/programs/products for mathematics. The Principal Assessment Editor must be able to develop test specifications and guide the integration of industry-leading assessment practices in all phases of item development, item selection, and test construction. This role is pivotal in providing product support to customers, both internal and external within CTB and across MHE, interacting with customers; and traveling to customer sites as needed. The Principal Assessment Editor produces high quality exemplary materials within the established timelines. Additionally the Principal Assessment Editor will serve as the subject matter expert in the response to requests for proposals, contributing to the assessment design process, and writing proposals that clearly articulate the creative assessment designs being offered.\n\nSpecifically the Assessment Editor will:\n* Provide specified content area expertise, including the use of technology enhanced assessments, to drive the development of the next generation of assessments that differentiate CTB in the assessment market. Maintain professional network in area of content expertise; interact frequently with customers and travel to customer meetings as needed.\n* Lead assessment editor development through creation and leadership of practicum development components to ensure assessment editors have the skills and knowledge for all assessment editor accountabilities including effective implementation of all publishing systems (automated test assembly, Monarch, computer adaptive testing).\n* Contribute to the assessment design process for new internal products and proposals for external new business and write proposal text that clearly differentiates CTB in the assessment market.\n* Lead the selection of quality vendors in the area of content development to diversify the content supply chain and effectively meet the content demands of existing and new program requirements.\nREQUIRED:\n\n* \nMaster's degree in related field\n* Demonstrated expertise in one or more specific areas: e.g. Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science\n* \nDemonstrated expertise in two or more specific areas of assessment; e.g. performance assessment, alternate assessment, technology enhanced assessment, language assessment, early learner assessment\n\n* \n\n4 or more years of classroom teaching and or combination or related experience and education\n* \n\n5 or more years experience in development of summative and formative educational assessments\n* \nAbility to solve complex conceptual problems and implement solutions proactively\n* \nExcellent proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet applications\n\n* \nExcellent proficiency in both oral and written communication (including presentation and facilitation skills)\n* \nExcellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills\n\nPREFERRED:\n* PhD in related field.\n\nAbout the Company\nCTBis a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement.\n\nMcGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. \n\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Editorial", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:41:56", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725143/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Principal Assessment Editor - Mathematics", "reqid": "24090", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 27725143}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "San Francisco", "description": "Title: Sales Professional - San Francisco Bay Area\nLocation: US-CA-San Francisco\n\n\nHIGHER EDUCATION SALES PROFESSIONALS<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nDO MORE\n\nMcGraw-Hill Higher Education, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for postsecondary and higher education markets worldwide. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools focused on improving student learning outcomes, McGraw-Hill Higher Education empowers and prepares professionals and students to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy.\n\nWe have multiple sales opportunities throughout the<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" />U.S.supporting our Higher Education division. Our Sales Representatives are home based and are responsible for driving both print and digital product sales within an assigned territory. Sales Representatives engage their faculty customers as well as develop relationships with college bookstores.\n\nWe currently have an opportunity in theSan Francisco, Bay Area supporting Humanities, Social Sciences & Languages Group (HSSL).\n\nHere is what our high achievers do every day:\n* \nGrow the business and maximize the sales of higher education textbooks and digital products\n* \nBuild strong relationships with professors, faculty and administrators - become their go-to person for higher education content and continuously identify new publishing opportunities\n* \nVisit college bookstores and develop relationships with employees\n* \nWork with Editorial and Marketing departments to leverage products and develop new sales tools\n* \nDeliver sales presentations to small and large groups\n* \nWork with Sales Managers to insure alignment with sales strategy\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and uncapped bonus, a company car, paid expenses, in addition to top-notch benefits. We provide Sales Representatives the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement at a company that is a recognizable leader in all industries it represents.\n\n\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\n* High Achiever with a proven track record of success\n* Excellent presentation skills\n* Strong aptitude for sales\n* Great interpersonal skills\n* Self motivated\n* Entrepreneurial spirit\n* Bachelor\u2019s degree\n* Excellent communication skills\n\n\nThe mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:41:54", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725135/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sales Professional - San Francisco Bay Area", "reqid": "23815", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "uid": 27725135}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Senior Manager, Media Relations\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Senior Manager of Media Relations, in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Manage day-to-day Media Relations activities for the West Coast.\n* Manage press release schedule and process for the company.\n* Write press releases by developing appropriate news angles and pitch plans for domestic and international studies.\n* Coordinate media interviews for key practices areas, studies and senior leadership.\n* Manage selected satellite media tours, press conferences and other media events.\n\nRequired:\n\n* 4 year college degree in public relations, English, journalism or communications preferred.\n* Proven written and verbal communications skills with a minimum of 10 years experience in media relations. Experience managing media relations activities, writing and editing press releases, working with national media and handling crisis communication situations is required. \n* Must be highly motivated and creative with a passion for quality and attention to detail. \n* Proven ability to work and deliver high quality results with a sense of urgency is essential.\n* \nProficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) \n* \nThis position has a direct impact on media usage of J.D. Power and Associates information, as well as the public image of the J.D. Power and Associates brand. Strict attention to detail is essential to success in this position, as is willingness to uphold strict quality standards.\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:41:36", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725007/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Senior Manager, Media Relations", "reqid": "23783", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 27725007}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Proposal Manager\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nOther Locations: United States\n\n\nDo you have a keen eye for detail? Are you skilled at effectively responding to RFP\u2019s and winning the contract? CTB, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an exciting opportunity for aPROPOSAL MANAGER for our Sales Operations Team. Position will be based at one ofCTB\u2019s site locationsor can be remoteanywhere in the<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" />US. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n\nYou will be responsible for partnering with the State Solutions Manager in developing the response to incoming RFP\u2019s. With active collaboration, you will be accountable for coordinating, managing and influencing assigned cross-functional teams to support CTB efforts in securing new business and retaining existing business by effectively producing winning proposals for assigned states. You will lead the development and writing of up to 25 proposals annually that MUST stand as legal documents, for multi-million dollar sales opportunities! Excellent growth opportunity!\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n* Effectively collaborate with cross functional team members to manage the data collection process through the development of the RFP solution\n* Manage standards of performance, contribution and methodologies\n* Develop process, protocol, schedules, and definition of deliverables\n* Maintain portal site to communicate and update status during development of proposal Initiate/manage communications/relationships with Sales and other internal customers\n* Schedule, manage, facilitate required meetings with representatives of cross functional teams\n* Apply project management principles ensuring multiple project tracks are running cohesively\n* Simultaneously manage multiple proposal response efforts parallel to developing specific proposal responses to a RFP or RFI, or current contract extensions\n* Mandatory materials submissions  \n* Technical proposal development \n* Pricing/cost proposal development working directly with Program Managers and Sales\n* Provide business case when team is unable to develop an appropriate solution to an RFP\n* Actively participate as member of Pursuit Team in pre-assigned states\n<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" /> \nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\n* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing; advanced degree preferred\n* 3 years experience working on complex, large-scale proposals or projects with increased responsibilities\n* 2 years managing proposal process is preferred\n* 1of cost estimation and financial analysis experience\n* Proven ability to establish effective timelines, requirements, standards of performance to cross functional teams\n* 4 years of technical/professional writing experience relating to externally published documentation\n* 2 years of sales experience with large accounts\n* Effective communication with executive management and external partners\n* Ability to influence groups of people in challenging and complex endeavors\n* Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite; Adobe Acrobat\n* HIGH organizational skills, self-direction; excellent ability to perform multiple tasks   \n* Level I, APMP Certification Preferred\n* PMI Certification preferred\n\nCTB,isa leading global provider ofeducationalassessment and reference solutions guidingEducators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement. \n\nMcGraw-Hill Educationis leading the chargeto empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. \n\nWe createdPlanet Turtle, a K-5 social network for children and broughtGradeGuruto life; a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Our award winning product,Acuity\u00ae InFormative Assessment\u2122, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" />U.S.employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please emailwebmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.comand your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Marketing/Communications", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:41:28", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724966/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Proposal Manager", "reqid": "24007", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 27724966}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Research Supervisor- Auto Retail\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Research Supervisor- Auto Retail in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Supervise day-to-day research operations for syndicated and proprietary studies for the Automotive Research Division. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, project management, survey design, data collection, data processing, analysis, and presentations.\n* Coordinate internal and external vendor activities including data collection, data processing and reporting.\n* Develop/maintain client relationships and support associated sales activity.\n* Develop solutions that improve operational efficiencies and enable increased scalability while improving quality of research deliverables.\n* Successfully use Excel, mTAB and SPSS for data analysis and verification. Improve analytical quality of reporting and presentations delivered to clients.\n* Fully support/enable Practice to achieve revenue targets. Provide practice with client focused customer service and strategic support.\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.\n* Minimum of 5 years of market research experience strongly preferred.\n* Strong analytical and written skills essential.\n* SPSS proficiency a must.\n* Demonstrated experience using Excel (macros preferred), PowerPoint (data graph creation), and Word (or similar software applications).\n* Solid mathematical (statistical), analytical and writing skills.\n\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:41:07", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724892/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Research Supervisor- Auto Retail", "reqid": "23180", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 27724892}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Research Manager\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Research Manager, Automotive Retail Division, in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \n* Manage research operations for syndicated and proprietary studies for the Auto Retail division. Responsibilities including but not limited to project design, data collection, data processing, analysis, and presentation. \n* Develop/maintain client relationships and support associated sales activity. \n* Develop solutions that improve operational efficiencies of research studies and enable increased scalability.  \n* Successfully use Excel, mTab and SPSS for data analysis and verification.\n* \nFully support/enable Practice to achieve revenue targets. Provide practice with client focused customer service and strategic support.\n\n\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. \n* Minimum of 6 years of market research experience strongly preferred. \n* Strong analytical and written skills essential.  \n* SPSS proficiency a must.\n* Demonstrated experience using Excel (macros preferred), PowerPoint (data graph creation), and Word (or similar software applications).\n* \nSolid mathematical (statistical), analytical and writing skills required. \nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more\nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-04-07 08:40:38", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724752/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Research Manager", "reqid": "24019", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 27724752}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Supervisor, PIN Analytical Products\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nOther Locations: US-MI-Troy\nWe are currently seeking a Supervisor, Power Information Network Analytical Products, in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n\u00b7     Provide\nindustry analysis support to the broader J.D. Power And Associates Team\n\u00b7     Support the\ndevelopment of industry sales and revenue performance\n\u00b7     Manage production\nof existing and develop new analytical reports\n\u00b7    Leverage all available PIN and JDPA\ndata sources to analyze the automotive industry, with a particular focus on\nsales and revenue trends\n\u00b7    Analyze the automotive industry to\nidentify and resolve issues impacting client performance\n\u00b7    Prepare and deliver client\npresentations\n\nRequired:\n\n* BA/BS degree with quantitative basis (economics, statistics, computer science, engineering or related field)\n* Master's degree preferred but not essential\n* At least 4 years of relevant experience\n* Demonstrated knowledge and interest in the automotive industry\n* Hands-on database operation, and object-oriented development (CorJava) experience\n* Outstanding data analysis skills (i.e. ExcelorSASorSQLorother)\n* Outstanding problem solving skills\n* Proven capability to lead and manage the activities of others\n* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with people with different backgrounds, personalities, and areas of responsibility\nConsidered:\n\n\n* A combination of an advanced degree and corporate work experience, or analytical extracurricular/entrepreneurial activities and corporate work experience, will also be considered \nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2012-02-08 08:12:23", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26396779/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Supervisor, PIN Analytical Products", "reqid": "22785", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 26396779}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Strategic Accounts Manager \u2014 Western Region!\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nOther Locations: US-Texas, US-Oregon, US-Colorado, US-Washington, US-Arizona\nWe are in search of an exceptional and dynamic STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS MANAGER for the WESTERN REGION . Territory offers an incredible growth opportunity with responsibility for sales development in large county and urban school districts for 12 states! \n\nIf you are passionate about sales, driven by developing new relationships while supporting existing ones, and love the hunt, we want to talk to you! Must have no fear of airports, tight schedules, getting to the actual decision maker and closing the deal!  We offer a competitive salary with a lucrative incentive plan. Sales and product training available. Company car provided. Go get your luggage packed!!\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n* Develop school district-level strategies for securing, monitoring, expanding multiple large, complex contracts within a number of large county and urban school districts\n* Define/execute district-wide plans\n* Secure/manage resources required to win/maintain contracts within a given set of school districts \n* Work in partnership with Sales Team to develop district-level business\n* Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Education\n* Exceptional strategic leader in understanding and winning key urban and large county school district contracts\n* Successful demonstration of your vast knowledge of educational measurement, research/evaluation design, instructional methodologies, and performance assessment\n* Visionary for technology innovation; understand where we position our products \n* Solid presentation skills and experience with large targeted audiences\n* Persuasive leader and role model in industry with prospects/customers\n* EXCEPTIONAL organizational skills\n* Solid understanding of RFP/Proposal process in\n* Solution selling skills\n* 75% travel capabilities\n\nCTB, is a leading global provider of educational assessment and reference solutions guiding Educators toward targeted instruction that is making a positive impact on student achievement. \n\nMcGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. \n\nWe createdPlanet Turtle, a K-5 social network for children and broughtGradeGuruto life; a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Our award winning product,Acuity\u00ae InFormative Assessment\u2122, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today.\n\nBe a part of the exciting developments that are bringing knowledge and technology together and help us create a smarter, better world. McGraw-Hill Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Sales/Business Development", "date_new": "2012-01-23 10:55:45", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26041083/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Strategic Accounts Manager \u2014 Western Region!", "reqid": "22984", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 26041083}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Programmer Analyst\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nWe are currently seeking a Programmer Analyst in our Sampling department, in Westlake Village, CA.\n\nResponsibilities: \nThe Sample Operations organization within the Global Research Operations support group is looking for an experienced Programmer Analyst. This key position will be responsible for supporting existing internal business applications while implementing new internal business solutions as requested by internal clients or Data Acquisitions Organization. This position will also collaborate with other technical and/or business personnel on the maintenance and content updates of our internal Sampling and collections tools. Candidates will need significant experience with coding in multiple languages to facilitate the diverse needs of the various business units across JDPA while supporting many proprietary solutions and user interfaces. As a team member, he/she will help identify tools, processes, and methodologies that will assist the company with the implementation of quality internal business solutions.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\u00b7     Engineer and maintain internal applications to facilitate the needs of our internal clients.\n\u00b7     Contribute to User Interface development to support the business.\n\u00b7     Collaborate with other team members, support group and departmental development activities.\n\u00b7     Ensure all product documents (design, process diagrams, operational run-books, recovery manuals, etc.) are completed. Conduct reviews and walk-throughs for deliverables.\n\u00b7     Enforce Change Management process standards and procedures. Utilize source control practices.\n\n\nRequired:\n\n* Bachelor's Degree in related field\n* 4 years programming and database experience\n* 2 years ETL experience\n* .NET programming a plus\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Systems/Technology", "date_new": "2012-01-09 15:55:53", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/25774123/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Programmer Analyst", "reqid": "22606", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 25774123}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Monterey", "description": "Title: Senior Director Research\nLocation: US-CA-Monterey\nReporting to the Vice President, Research and Product Development, this position is responsible for directing a staff of psychometricans (scientists), programmers, and research support staff in support of complex, technical measurement tasks associated with CTB/McGraw-Hill's shelf and custom products and services. The person in this position must have extensive knowledge of the field of test measurement, understand the application of measurement principles to the test publishing environment, and possess the ability to direct senior staff in the application of these principles. The director must give psychometric guidance and counsel to other departments at CTB and must be able to uphold CTB's reputation for excellence and leadership in the industry. Performance in this position directly affects the company's financial success and competitive position in the market. This individual is responsible for fostering continual improvement, setting and maintaining high standards of performance, and ensuring quality in all research practices, policies, and procedures, reflecting McGraw-Hill's Code of Business Ethics, and upholding CTB/McGraw-Hill's Mission, Values, and Principles.\n\nEssential Accountabilities:\n\n* Provide measurement direction and technical leadership for shelf and custom product publishing programs. Ensure that research activities and functions are well designed and that research commitments on these programs are completed as planned. \n* Conceptualize and design research plans for new shelf products and statewide, custom testing programs. Work with senior Research staff and other senior staff from across CTB to create test and product designs that maximize return, meet customer needs, and expand CTB's place in the market. \n* Track and monitor on-going work to quickly identify and resolve technical problems and issues. Institute feedback mechanisms to ensure immediate, effective problem resolution. Notify and negotiate with internal departments and/or customers when new or out-of-scope work arises. \n* Provide strong leadership and guidance to a staff of approximately 80 full-time regular research staff. Directly manage senior research managers. Work with these managers to determine staffing needs and assignments, attract talented staff, develop resources, meet research commitments, and organize the department to meet the evolving research needs of the company and its customers. \n* Lead efforts and set models and standards in place for Research's integrated role and function within testing programs and teams of CTB staff. Encourage team work and department exploration of complex issues to reach resolutions and make decisions. \n* Build capacity within Research through on-going recruiting of talented individuals and the exploration of other staffing models, including remote research consultants and research subcontractors. \n* Meet cost center and program budget commitments. Develop, monitor, and direct three cost center budgets as well as multi-year shelf and custom program budgets. Track expenses and analyze variances to control costs and communicate results to senior management. \n* Be a technical resource to resolve questions and address issues within CTB, for McGraw-Hill, and directly with customers, fostering continual improvement by setting and maintaining high standards of performance, ensuring quality in all research practices, policies, and procedures, and encouraging innovation in the way work is done. \n* Consistently demonstrate excellent people management and research management skills that foster a professional work environment and workforce, reflect McGraw-Hill's Code of Business Ethics, and uphold CTB/McGraw-Hill's Mission, Values, and Principles. \nKnowledge & Experience:\n* Ph.D. or Ed.D required.\n* 10 years post degree experience in educational measurement or testing. Must include membership in the National and Standards Council.\n* Advanced knowledge in Psychometrics (including validity, reliability, item analysis, IRT, scaling and equating, etc).\n* Expert proficiency in statistical knowledge and application understanding.\n* Intermediate proficiency in data analysis and programming (must have the ability to apply and understand/interpret basic statistics and statistical/measurement procedures).\n* Technical writing (with minimal oversight) required at an advanced level\n* 5 years experience managing and leading a team of professional level employees. Including the ability to solve complex conceptual and implementation problems, negotiating strategies, supervisory and team-building skills, long-term planning capability, experience in managing professional staff, preferably in an educational assessment environment.\n* 6 years experience in managing budgets with increasing revenue responsibility; including project budgets, department budgets, and portfolio budgets.\n* Advanced proficiency in written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to plan, direct, and deliver presentations.\n* Ability to solve complex conceptual problems; and implement problem solutions proactively.\n* Established connections with educational professionals and organizations is required\n* Must possess strong customer-relations skills and demonstrated ability to foster positive, long-term internal and external customer relationships and foster competitive advantages.\nPreferred:\n* SAS programming knowledge.\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2011-10-13 08:54:38", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/24196938/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Senior Director Research", "reqid": "21992", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Monterey, CA", "uid": 24196938}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Westlake Village", "description": "Title: Sr. Account Executive/Sales Manager, Social Media Research-CPG\nLocation: US-CA-Westlake Village\nOther Locations: US-MI-Troy, US-IL-Chicago, US-CO-Westminster\nWe are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager in Westlake Village, CA; Westminster, CO; Chicago, IL; Troy, MI; or market based office\n\nResponsibilities: \nWill be responsible for developing new Social Media business opportunities (text analytics) among Fortune 500 companies in the United States and contribute substantially to J.D. Power and Associates revenues.\n* Identify and qualify likely sales targets\n* Create compelling sales approaches and collaborate with marketing on the development of sales materials\n* Persuasively present company research in consultative/solution based sales approach\n* Write clear, specific, accurate proposals that get new business\n* Identify new applications for online social media research that meet customer needs and can be successfully sold and implemented\n* Develop understanding of social media research needs and environment to support development of relevant new research products-both syndicated and custom/proprietary\n* Effectively handle day-to-day contact for accounts, field ad-hoc requests, and coordinate account service-related activity\n* Ensure accurate tracking of recognizable revenue and compatibility with revenue tracking system\n* Keep accounts current in SalesForce.com\n* Field all sales-related client inquiries in a timely manner\n\nRequired:\n* BA/BS degree required, MBA desirable\n* 5 years of professional/consultative and business development experience\n* Previous experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry\n* Excellent written and verbal skills required for everything from proposal development to leading client seminars/presentations and planning sessions\n* Demonstrated track record of sales revenue generation, growth, and ability to close sales\n* 33 - 50% travel\nPreferred:\n\n* Experience related to general marketing industry issues\n* Knowledge and expertise of online marketing/media\nBenefits\nRegular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:\n* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution\n* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program\n* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more \nAbout the Company\nCan you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. \n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.\n\nThe McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJob Type: Analytical/Research", "date_new": "2011-06-06 23:44:06", "url": "http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/21666471/job", "country": "United States", "company": "McGraw-Hill", "title": "Sr. Account Executive/Sales Manager, Social Media Research-CPG", "reqid": "19891", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Westlake Village, CA", "uid": 21666471}]